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The Thomas Pennant Barton Shakespeare Collection at the Boston Public Library

The Thomas Pennant Barton Collection is acknowledged as one of the largest and most comprehensive collections in a public institution focusing on the writings of William Shakespeare and his contemporaries. The collection was the first in the United States to include the first four folios of the collected works of William Shakespeare, as well as some 45 early quarto editions of individual plays, many published during Shakespeare’s lifetime. As the preeminent Shakespeare collection from 19th-centu...



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A midsommer nights dreame : as it hath beene sundry times publickely acted, by the Right Honourable, the Lord Chamberlaine his Seruants
A midsommer nights dreame : as it hath beene sundry times publickely acted, by the Right Honourable, the Lord Chamberlaine his Seruants
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Bradock, Richard, active 1581-1615, printer; Fisher, Thomas, active 1600-1602, bookseller; Heber, Richard, 1773-1833, former owner; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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Mostly in verse
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Mr. VVilliam Shakespeares comedies, histories, & tragedies : published according to the true originall copies
Mr. VVilliam Shakespeares comedies, histories, & tragedies : published according to the true originall copies
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Hemige, John, approximately 1556-1630, editor; Condell, Henry, -1627 editor; Blount, Edward, active 1588 - 1632, bookseller; Smethwicke, John, -1641, bookseller; Aspley, William, -1640, Bookseller; Jaggard William, 1569-1623, printer; Jaggard, Isaac, -1627, printer; Droeshout, Martin, 1601 -, engraver; Digges, Leonard, 1588-1635; Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637; Mabbe, James, 1572-1642?; Holland, Hugh, -1633; Rodd, Thomas, 1796-1849, former owner; Lewis, Charles, 1786 - 1836, binder; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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This, the first edition of the collected plays of William Shakespeare, is commonly known as the First Folio. Printed in London and issued in 1623 by Isaac Jaggard and Edward Blount, the First Folio contains 36 plays, 18 of which had never before appeared in print, including Macbeth, The Tempest, and Julius Caesar. Before the First Folio, a number of Shakespeare's plays had been published in various smaller formats that frequently contained significant textual divergences between editions.
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The firste volume of the Chronicles of England, Scotlande, and Irelande : conteyning, the description and chronicles of England, from the first inhabiting vnto the conquest : the description and chronicles of Scotland, from the first originall of the Scottes nation, till the yeare of our Lorde 1571 : the description and chronicles of Yrelande, likewise from the firste originall of that nation, vntill the yeare 1547
The firste volume of the Chronicles of England, Scotlande, and Irelande : conteyning, the description and chronicles of England, from the first inhabiting vnto the conquest : the description and chronicles of Scotland, from the first originall of the Scottes nation, till the yeare of our Lorde 1571 : the description and chronicles of Yrelande, likewise from the firste originall of that nation, vntill the yeare 1547
by Wolfe, Reyner, -1573; Harrison, William, 1534-1593; Stanyhurst, Richard, 1547-1618; Bynneman, Henry, -1583, printer; Harrison, John, -1617, bookseller; Higgs, William Simonds, former owner; Rodd, Thomas, 1796-1849, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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This, the first edition of a work commonly known as Holinshed's Chronicles, was issued under four variant imprints, each bearing the name of a different bookseller (J. Harrison, L. Harrison, J. Hunne, G. Bishop). According to Pforzheimer, "many copies have been made-up by later owners who combined parts having different imprints." The copy described herein is one such example, with part 1 bearing the imprint of John Harrison, and parts 2 (The historie of Ireland) and 3 (The chronicles...
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The first and second volumes of Chronicles : comprising 1 The description and historie of England : 2 The description and historie of Ireland : 3 The description and historie of Scotland
The first and second volumes of Chronicles : comprising 1 The description and historie of England : 2 The description and historie of Ireland : 3 The description and historie of Scotland
by Holinshed, Raphael, -1580?; Stanyhurst, Richard, 1547-1618; Harrison, William, 1534-1593; Fleming, Abraham, 1552?-1607; Stow, John, 1525?-1605; Thynne, Francis, 1545?-1608; Hooker, John, 1526?-1601; Boece, Hector, 1465?-1536. Historia Gentis Scotorum; Giraldus, Cambrensis, 1146?-1223? Expugnatio Hibernica; Denham, Henry, -1589?, printer; Harrison, John, -1617, bookseller; Bishop, George, -1611, bookseller; Newbery, Ralph, -1604, bookseller; Woodcock, Thomas, -1594, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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The edition statement follows the statement of responsibility on the title page of vol. 1
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Mr William Shakespear's comedies, histories, and tragedies : published according to the true original copies : unto which is added, seven plays never before printed in folio ..
Mr William Shakespear's comedies, histories, and tragedies : published according to the true original copies : unto which is added, seven plays never before printed in folio ..
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Heminge, John, approximately 1556-1630, editor; Condell, Henry, -1627, editor; Droeshout, Martin, 1601- engraver; Digges, Leonard, 1588-1635; Mabbe, James, 1572-1642?; Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637; Milton, John, 1608-1674; Holland, Hugh, -1633; Herringman, Henry, -1704, bookseller; Knight, Joseph, active 1684-1691, bookseller; Saunders, Francis, active 1684-1699, bookseller; Roberts, Robert, -1702?, printer; Rodd, Thomas, 1796-1849, bookseller; Goldsmid, Isaac L. (Isaac Lyon), 1778-1859, former owner; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner; Sheen Anglorum (Monastery), former owner
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This, the fourth edition of the collected plays of William Shakespeare, is commonly known as the Fourth Folio. The so-called First Folio was printed in London and issued in 1623 by Isaac Jaggard and Edward Blount. It contained 36 plays, 18 of which had never before appeared in print, including Macbeth, The Tempest, and Julius Caesar. Before the first folio, a number of Shakespeare's plays had been published in various smaller formats that frequently contained significant textual divergences...
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Ouid's Metamorphosis : Englished, mythologiz'd, and represented in figures : An essay to the translation of Virgil's Aeneis
Ouid's Metamorphosis : Englished, mythologiz'd, and represented in figures : An essay to the translation of Virgil's Aeneis
by Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D; Sandys, George, 1578-1644, translator; Cleyn, Franz, 1590?-1658, artist; Savery, Salomon, 1594-1665, engraver; Virgil. Aeneis. Liber 1. English; Lichfield, John, active 1605-1635, printer; Stansby, William, active 1597-1638, printer; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner. MB (RL); Dallaway, James, 1763-1834, former owner. MB (RL); Cutter, Abram Edmands, 1822- former owner. MB (RL)
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Topic: Metamorphosis
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The first and second volumes of Chronicles : comprising 1 The description and historie of England : 2 The description and historie of Ireland : 3 The description and historie of Scotland
The first and second volumes of Chronicles : comprising 1 The description and historie of England : 2 The description and historie of Ireland : 3 The description and historie of Scotland
by Holinshed, Raphael, -1580?; Stanyhurst, Richard, 1547-1618; Harrison, William, 1534-1593; Fleming, Abraham, 1552?-1607; Stow, John, 1525?-1605; Thynne, Francis, 1545?-1608; Hooker, John, 1526?-1601; Boece, Hector, 1465?-1536. Historia Gentis Scotorum; Giraldus, Cambrensis, 1146?-1223? Expugnatio Hibernica; Denham, Henry, -1589?, printer; Harrison, John, -1617, bookseller; Bishop, George, -1611, bookseller; Newbery, Ralph, -1604, bookseller; Woodcock, Thomas, -1594, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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The edition statement follows the statement of responsibility on the title page of vol. 1
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Fifty comedies and tragedies
Fifty comedies and tragedies
by Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616; Fletcher, John, 1579-1625, author; Marshall, William, active 1617-1650, engraver; Macock, John, printer; Hills, Henry, -1689? printer; Martyn, John, active 1649-1680, bookseller; Herringman, Henry, -1704, bookseller; Marriot, Richard, active 17th century, bookseller; Cotton, Charles, 1630-1687, former owner; Gaffield, Thomas, former owner; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner. MB
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Mr. William Shakespeares comedies, histories, and tragedies : published according to the true originall copies
Mr. William Shakespeares comedies, histories, and tragedies : published according to the true originall copies
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Cotes, Thomas, -1641, printer; Cotes, Richard, -1653, printer; Allot, Robert, active 1625-1636?, bookseller; Smethwicke, John, -1641, bookseller; Aspley, William, -1640, bookseller; Hawkins, Richard, -1637? bookseller; Meighan, Richard, bookseller; Droeshout, Martin, 1601- engraver; Heminge, John, approximately 1556-1630, editor; Condell, Henry, -1627, editor; Digges, Leonard, 1588-1635; Mabbe, James, 1572-1642?; Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637; Milton, John, 1608-1674; Holland, Hugh, -1633; Davies, Thomas, 1713-1785, autographer; Freeman, John, autographer; Utterson, Edward Vernon, 1775 or 1776-1856, former owner; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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This, the second edition of the collected plays of William Shakespeare, is commonly known as the Second Folio. The so-called First Folio was printed in London and issued in 1623 by Isaac Jaggard and Edward Blount. It contained 36 plays, 18 of which had never before appeared in print, including Macbeth, The Tempest, and Julius Caesar. Before the First Folio, a number of Shakespeare's plays had been published in various smaller formats that frequently contained significant textual divergences...
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The essayes, or, Morall, politike and millitarie discourses of Lo. Michaell de Montaigne, Knight of the noble Order of St. Michaell, and one of the gentlemen in ordinary of the French King, Henry the Third his chamber : the first booke
The essayes, or, Morall, politike and millitarie discourses of Lo. Michaell de Montaigne, Knight of the noble Order of St. Michaell, and one of the gentlemen in ordinary of the French King, Henry the Third his chamber : the first booke
by Montaigne, Michel de, 1533-1592; Florio, John, 1553?-1625, translator; Simmes, Valentine, active 1585-1622, printer; Blount, Edward, active 1588-1632, bookseller; James I, King of England, 1566-1625, attributed name, former owner; Gordon, Robert, 1580-1656, former owner; Hemenway, Augustus, former owner; Collier, John Payne, 1789-1883, autographer; Matthews, Alfred, binder
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A translation of: Essais
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The firste volume of the Chronicles of England, Scotlande, and Irelande : conteyning, the description and chronicles of England, from the first inhabiting vnto the conquest : the description and chronicles of Scotland, from the first originall of the Scottes nation, till the yeare of our Lorde 1571 : the description and chronicles of Yrelande, likewise from the firste originall of that nation, vntill the yeare 1547
The firste volume of the Chronicles of England, Scotlande, and Irelande : conteyning, the description and chronicles of England, from the first inhabiting vnto the conquest : the description and chronicles of Scotland, from the first originall of the Scottes nation, till the yeare of our Lorde 1571 : the description and chronicles of Yrelande, likewise from the firste originall of that nation, vntill the yeare 1547
by Wolfe, Reyner, -1573; Harrison, William, 1534-1593; Stanyhurst, Richard, 1547-1618; Bynneman, Henry, -1583, printer; Harrison, John, -1617, bookseller; Higgs, William Simonds, former owner; Rodd, Thomas, 1796-1849, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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This, the first edition of a work commonly known as Holinshed's Chronicles, was issued under four variant imprints, each bearing the name of a different bookseller (J. Harrison, L. Harrison, J. Hunne, G. Bishop). According to Pforzheimer, "many copies have been made-up by later owners who combined parts having different imprints." The copy described herein is one such example, with part 1 bearing the imprint of John Harrison, and parts 2 (The historie of Ireland) and 3 (The chronicles...
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Seneca his tenne tragedies
Seneca his tenne tragedies
by Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, ca. 4 B.C.-65 A.D; Heywood, Jasper, 1535-1598; Studley, John, 1545?-1590?; Newton, Thomas, 1542?-1607; Neville, Alexander, 1544-1614; T. N. (Thomas Nuce), d. 1617; Boston Public Library. Thomas Pennant Barton Collection of Shakespeare
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"The epistle dedicatory" signed: Thomas Newton
Topics: Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, ca. 4 B.C.-65 A.D, Octavia, consort of Nero, Emperor of Rome, ca. 42-62,...
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A treatise of specters, or, Straunge sights, visions, and apparitions appearing sensibly vnto men : wherein is delivered the nature of spirites, angels, and divels, their power and properties : as also of witches, sorcerers, enchanters, and such like : with a table of the contents of the severall chapters annexed in the end of the booke : newly done out of French into English
A treatise of specters, or, Straunge sights, visions, and apparitions appearing sensibly vnto men : wherein is delivered the nature of spirites, angels, and divels, their power and properties : as also of witches, sorcerers, enchanters, and such like : with a table of the contents of the severall chapters annexed in the end of the booke : newly done out of French into English
by Loyer, Pierre le, 1550-1634; Jones, Zachary, translator; James I, King of England, 1566-1625, dedicatee; Catherine de Medicis, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of France, 1519-1589, dedicatee; Simmes, Valentine, active 1585-1622, printer; Lownes, Matthew, -1625, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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A translation by Zachary Jones of: Loyer, Pierre le. Discours des spectres, ou visions et apparitions d'esprits, comme anges, demons, at ames, se monstrans visibles aux hommes
Topics: Apparitions, Demonology, Supernatural, Apparitions, Demonology, Supernatural
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The workes of Beniamin Ionson
The workes of Beniamin Ionson
by Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637; Stansby, William, active 1597-1638, printer; Hole, William, -1624, engraver; Williams, John, former owner. MB; Williams, Mary, former owner. MB; Bracebridge, W., former owner. MB
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The main title page exists in three states, each with a variant imprint. Each play has a separate title page, some with multiple states, and numerous variants exist within the texts. See Greg, as well as Studies in bibliography vol. 40, pages 106-120, vol. 49, pages 149-168, and vol. 50, pages 408-409 for further information
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The arte of rhetorique : for the use of all soche as are studious of eloquence
The arte of rhetorique : for the use of all soche as are studious of eloquence
by Wilson, Thomas, 1525?-1581; Erasmus, Desiderius, -1536. Matrimonii encomium. English; Kingston, John, active 1553-approximately 1584, printer; Lilly, Joseph, 1804-1870, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner; Riviere, Robert, 1808-1882, binder; Terry, Henry, former owner
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Date precedes imprint on title page
Topics: Rhetoric, Oratory
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Mr. William Shakespear's comedies, histories, and tragedies : published according to the true original copies ..
Mr. William Shakespear's comedies, histories, and tragedies : published according to the true original copies ..
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Chetwind, Philip, publisher; Droeshout, Martin, 1601- engraver; Heminge, John, approximately 1556-1630, editor; Condell, Henry, -1627, editor; Digges, Leonard, 1588-1635; Mabbe, James, 1572-1642?; Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637; Milton, John, 1608-1674; Holland, Hugh, -1633; Daniel, Roger, printer; Warren, Alice, printer; Hayes, John, 1633 or 1634-1705, printer; Kinnear, John Gardiner, former owner; Thorpe, Thomas, 1791-1851, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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This book is commonly known as ́the third folio" and is the third edition, second issue, of the collected plays of William Shakespeare. The so-called ́first folió was printed in London and issued in 1623 by Isaac Jaggard and Edward Blount. It contained 36 plays, 18 of which had never before appeared in print, including Macbeth, The tempest, and Julius Caesar. Before the first folio, a number of Shakespeare's plays had been published in various smaller formats that were often edited...
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Sir Uvedale Price, On the picturesque
Sir Uvedale Price, On the picturesque
by Price, Uvedale, Sir, 1747-1829; Lauder, Thomas Dick, Sir, 1784-1848, contributor
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Engraved title vignette
Topics: Landscape gardening, Aesthetics
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The works of William Shakespeare : the text formed from a new collation of the early editions : to which are added all the original novels and tales on which the plays are founded : copious archaeological annotations on each play : an essay on the formation of the text : and a life of the poet
The works of William Shakespeare : the text formed from a new collation of the early editions : to which are added all the original novels and tales on which the plays are founded : copious archaeological annotations on each play : an essay on the formation of the text : and a life of the poet
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard), 1820-1889, editor; Fairholt, F. W. (Frederick William), 1814-1866, illustrator; Horsfall, Francis, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner; Adlard, James Evan, printer; C. and J. Adlard, printer
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Issued in a limited edition of 150 copies
Topics: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616,...
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Antonios reuenge : the second part, as it hath beene sundry times acted, by the Children of Paules
Antonios reuenge : the second part, as it hath beene sundry times acted, by the Children of Paules
by Marston, John, 1575?-1634; Bradock, Richard, active 1581-1615, printer; Fisher, Thomas, active 1600-1602, bookseller; Lownes, Matthew, -1625, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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Voyages très-curieux & très renommez faits en Moscovie, Tartarie, et Perse
Voyages très-curieux & très renommez faits en Moscovie, Tartarie, et Perse
by Olearius, Adam, 1603-1671; Le Cène, Michel-Charles, 1683?-1743, publisher; Wicquefort, Abraham de, 1606-1682, translator; Aa, Pieter van der, 1659-1733, editor; Sartorius, Jakob Christoph, engraver; Witsen, Nicolaas, 1641-1717, engraver; Berthot, libraire, bookseller
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The original Offt begehrte Beschreibung der newen orientalischen Reise ... appeared in 1647, including J.A. von Mandelslo's short account of his voyage in India and Africa (first published in 1645). The voyages of Mandelslo, edited from his papers, were published by Olearius in 1658. The first edition of Wicquefort's translation appeared in Paris, 1656; the 2nd, "augmentée ... d'une 2de partie contenant le voyage de Jean Albert de Mandeslo, Paris 1659, and Leyde, P. van der Aa, 1719, 4...
Topic: Voyages and travels
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The progresses and public processions of Queen Elizabeth. : Among which are interspersed other solemnities, public expenditures, and remarkable events during the reign of that illustrious princess. Collected from original manuscripts, scarce pamphlets, corporation records, parochial registers, &c., &c. Illustrated, with historical notes
The progresses and public processions of Queen Elizabeth. : Among which are interspersed other solemnities, public expenditures, and remarkable events during the reign of that illustrious princess. Collected from original manuscripts, scarce pamphlets, corporation records, parochial registers, &c., &c. Illustrated, with historical notes
by Nichols, John, 1745-1826
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Vol 1 has half title, preface and indices of places and persons visited prior to frontispiece and title page
Topics: Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603, Processions, Visits of state, Monarchy
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Amboyna : a tragedy as it is acted at the Theatre-Royal
Amboyna : a tragedy as it is acted at the Theatre-Royal
by Dryden, John, 1631-1700; Herringman, Henry, -1704, publisher; Newcomb, Thomas, -1681 or 1682, printer
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Printer's name from Wing CD
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Tragedie of Cleopatra
Tragedie of Cleopatra
by Daniel, Samuel, 1562-1619; Waterson, Simon, active 1584-1634, bookseller; Short, Peter, -1603, printer; Jolley, Thomas, former owner. MB; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner. MB
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Topic: Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, -30 B.C
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When you see me, you know me. Or the famous chronicle historie of King Henry the eight, with the birth and vertuous life of Edward Prince of Wales : As it was playd by the high and mightie Prince of Wales his seruants. By Samvell Rovvly, seruant to the Prince
When you see me, you know me. Or the famous chronicle historie of King Henry the eight, with the birth and vertuous life of Edward Prince of Wales : As it was playd by the high and mightie Prince of Wales his seruants. By Samvell Rovvly, seruant to the Prince
by Rowley, Samuel, d. 1633?
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Topic: Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547
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Fifty comedies and tragedies
Fifty comedies and tragedies
by Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616; Fletcher, John, 1579-1625, author; Marshall, William, active 1617-1650, engraver; Macock, John, printer; Hills, Henry, -1689? printer; Martyn, John, active 1649-1680, bookseller; Herringman, Henry, -1704, bookseller; Marriot, Richard, active 17th century, bookseller; Cotton, Charles, 1630-1687, former owner; Gaffield, Thomas, former owner; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner. MB
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The vvorkes of Beniamin Ionson : the second volume : containing these playes, viz ..
The vvorkes of Beniamin Ionson : the second volume : containing these playes, viz ..
by Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637; Meighan, Richard, bookseller; Walkley, Thomas, -1658?, bookseller; Beale, John, -1643, printer; Dawson, John, -1648? printer; Alsop, Bernard, printer; Fawcett, Thomas, active 1621-1643, printer; Holte, Lister, Sir, 1720-1770, former owner; Bartlett, A.L., former owner
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Continued from title page: "1. Bartholomew Fayre. 2. The staple of newes. 3. The Divell is an asse."
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The tragedy of Mustapha
The tragedy of Mustapha
by Greville, Fulke, Baron Brooke, 1554-1628; Windet, John, -1610, printer; Butter, Nathaniel, -1664, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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Published anonymously. By Fulke Greville, Baron Brooke
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The tragoedy of Othello, the Moore of Venice : as it hath beene diuerse times acted at the Globe, and at the Black-Friers by His Maiesties Seruants
The tragoedy of Othello, the Moore of Venice : as it hath beene diuerse times acted at the Globe, and at the Black-Friers by His Maiesties Seruants
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Okes, Nicholas, printer; Walkley, Thomas, -1658?, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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Les reveries, ou, Memoires sur l'art de la guerre de Maurice Comte de Saxe, duc de Courlande et de Semigalle ..
Les reveries, ou, Memoires sur l'art de la guerre de Maurice Comte de Saxe, duc de Courlande et de Semigalle ..
by Saxe, Maurice, comte de, 1696-1750; Bonneville, Zacharie de Pazzi de, approximately 1710-approximately 1780, editor; Sibelius, Gerrit, 1734-1785, engraver; Gosse, Pierre, 1718-1794, publisher
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Supplement aux reveries ou memoires sur l'art de la guerre (15 p.) bound in at end, like at the time of publication
Topics: Military art and science, Weapons
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Oedipus : a tragedy as it is acted at His Royal Highness the Duke's theatre
Oedipus : a tragedy as it is acted at His Royal Highness the Duke's theatre
by Dryden, John, 1631-1700; Lee, Nathaniel, 1653?-1692, author; Bentley, Richard, -1697, publisher; Magnes, Mary, publisher
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Topic: Oedipus (Greek mythological figure)
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The tragedie of Claudius Tiberius Nero, Romes greatest tyrant : truly represented out of the purest records of those times
The tragedie of Claudius Tiberius Nero, Romes greatest tyrant : truly represented out of the purest records of those times
by Allde, Edward, -1627, printer; Burton, Francis, active 1603-1617, bookseller; Heber, Richard, 1773-1833, former owner. MB; Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard), 1820-1889, former owner. MB; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner. MB
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Topic: Tiberius, Emperor of Rome, 42 B.C.-37 A.D
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Mr. William Shakespeares comedies, histories, and tragedies : published according to the true original copies
Mr. William Shakespeares comedies, histories, and tragedies : published according to the true original copies
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Chetwind, Philip, publisher; Droeshout, Martin, 1601- engraver; Heminge, John, approximately 1556-1630, editor; Condell, Henry, -1627, editor; Digges, Leonard, 1588-1635; Mabbe, James, 1572-1642?; Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637; Milton, John, 1608-1674; Holland, Hugh, -1633; Daniel, Roger, printer; Warren, Alice, printer; Hayes, John, 1633 or 1634-1705, printer; S. Leigh Sotheby & John Wilkinson (Firm), auctioneer; Harward, John, former owner; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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This book, commonly known as "the third folio," is the third edition, first issue of the collected plays of William Shakespeare. The so-called "first folio" was printed in London and issued in 1623 by Isaac Jaggard and Edward Blount. It contained 36 plays, 18 of which had never before appeared in print, including Macbeth, The tempest, and Julius Caesar. Before the first folio, a number of Shakespeare's plays had been published in various smaller formats that were often...
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The plays of William Shakespeare : in eight volumes : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators
The plays of William Shakespeare : in eight volumes : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, editor; Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744, author of introduction; Hanmer, Thomas, Sir, 1677-1746, author of introduction; Theobald, Mr. (Lewis), 1688-1744, author of introduction; Warburton, William, 1698-1779, author of introduction; Rowe, Nicholas, 1674-1718, author of introduction; Woodfall, H. (Henry), -1767, bookseller; Rivington, John, 1720-1792, bookseller; Baldwin, Richard, 1724-1770, bookseller; Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797, bookseller; Johnston, W. (William), -1804, bookseller; Caslon, Thomas, -1783, bookseller; Corbet, Charles, Sir, 1734-1808, bookseller; Lowndes, Thomas, 1719-1784, bookseller; Strahan, William, 1715-1785, printer; Reeves, John, -1767, printer; Vertue, George, 1684-1756, engraver; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner; J. and R. Tonson, bookseller; Hawes, Clarke and Collins, bookseller; Executors of B. Dodd (London, England), bookseller; W. Bowyer and J. Nichols (London, England), printer
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The second of two 1765 editions with different settings of type; in this edition Woodfall is listed as the second bookseller in the imprints of volumes 1-2, and Johnson's preface is paged continuously with other prefatory matter, [i]-clv [i.e. clxxv]
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The tragedy of Thierry King Of France, and his brother Theodoret : as it was diuerse times acted at the Blacke-Friers by the Kings Maiesties Seruants
The tragedy of Thierry King Of France, and his brother Theodoret : as it was diuerse times acted at the Blacke-Friers by the Kings Maiesties Seruants
by Fletcher, John, 1579-1625; Massinger, Philip, 1583-1640, author; Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616, author; Field, Nathan, 1587-1620?, attributed name; Daborne, Robert, -1628, attributed name; Webster, John, 1580?-1625? attributed name; Okes, Nicholas, printer; Walkley, Thomas, -1658? bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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Mr. William Shakespeares comedies, histories, and tragedies : published according to the true originall copies
Mr. William Shakespeares comedies, histories, and tragedies : published according to the true originall copies
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Cotes, Thomas, -1641, printer; Allot, Robert, active 1625-1636?, bookseller; Smethwicke, John, -1641, bookseller; Aspley, William, -1640, bookseller; Hawkins, Richard, -1637?, bookseller; Meighan, Richard, bookseller; Droeshout, Martin, 1601- engraver; Heminge, John, approximately 1556-1630, editor; Condell, Henry, -1627, editor; Digges, Leonard, 1588-1635; Mabbe, James, 1572-1642?; Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637; Milton, John, 1608-1674; Holland, Hugh, -1633; Heber, Richard, 1773-1833, former owner; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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This, the second edition of the collected plays of William Shakespeare, is commonly known as "the second folio." The so-called "first folio" was printed in London and issued in 1623 by Isaac Jaggard and Edward Blount. It contained 36 plays, 18 of which had never before appeared in print, including Macbeth, The tempest, and Julius Caesar. Before the first folio, a number of Shakespeare's plays had been published in various smaller formats that were often edited poorly, with...
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The history of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire / by Edward Gibbon, Esq. ; volume the first[-sixth]
The history of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire / by Edward Gibbon, Esq. ; volume the first[-sixth]
by Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794; Ley, Jacob, former owner; Strahan, William, 1715-1785, publisher; Cadell, T. (Thomas), 1742-1802, publisher
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According to both Norton and to Rothschild, vol. 1 was issued in two states. In this copy the peculiarities of format, printing, and publication ascribed to the first edition, second state of vol. 1 are all present. In particular, leaves X4, a4, and b2 are not cancelled. Vol. 2 of this copy is, however, taken from the second edition. See both bibliographies for further detail on the publication history of the various editions
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The Tragedy Of Hoffman, or, A Reuenge for a Father. : As it hath bin diuers times acted with great applause, at the Phenix in Druery-Lane
The Tragedy Of Hoffman, or, A Reuenge for a Father. : As it hath bin diuers times acted with great applause, at the Phenix in Druery-Lane
by Chettle, Henry, d. 1607?; Norton, John, d. ca. 1640, printer; Perry, Hugh, 17th cent., bookseller; Mitford, S., former owner
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Signatures: A² B-K⁴ L².
Topics: English drama (Tragedy), English drama, European drama
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The tragedy of Hamlet Prince of Denmarke
The tragedy of Hamlet Prince of Denmarke
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Smethwicke, John, -1641, bookseller; Eld, George, -1624, printer; Simmes, Valentine, active 1585-1622, printer; Lewis, Charles, 1786-1836, binder. MB; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner. MB; Heber, Richard, 1773-1833, former owner. MB
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Possibly printed by George Eld or Valentine Simmes.--Cf. ESTC; STC (2nd ed.)
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The life and death of King Richard the Second : with new additions of the parliament scene, and the deposing of King Richard : as it hath beene acted by the Kings Majesties Servants, at the Globe
The life and death of King Richard the Second : with new additions of the parliament scene, and the deposing of King Richard : as it hath beene acted by the Kings Majesties Servants, at the Globe
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Norton, John, -approximately 1640, printer; Jolley, Thomas, former owner; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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Topics: Richard II, King of England, 1367-1400, European drama
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The plays and poems of William Shakespeare : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators: comprehending a life of the poet, and an enlarged history of the stage
The plays and poems of William Shakespeare : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators: comprehending a life of the poet, and an enlarged history of the stage
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Boswell, James, 1778-1822, editor; Rowe, Nicholas, 1674-1718, author of introduction; Farmer, Richard, 1735-1797, author of introduction; Steevens, George, 1736-1800, author of introduction; Capell, Edward, 1713-1781, author of introduction; Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, author of introduction; Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744, author of introduction; Malone, Edmond, 1741-1812, author of introduction; Moore, Samuel, fl.1821-1842, binder; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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Edited by James Boswell, the younger, to whom Malone left his materials for a new edition (Malone's first edition appeared in 1790 in 10 vols.) "'Boswell's Malone' is generally known as the 'third variorum' edition of Shakespeare". cf. Dict. nat. biog., v. 35, p. 437
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The vvonder of vvomen, or, The tragedie of Sophonisba : as it hath beene sundry times acted at the Blacke Friers
The vvonder of vvomen, or, The tragedie of Sophonisba : as it hath beene sundry times acted at the Blacke Friers
by Marston, John, 1575?-1634; Windet, John, -1610, printer; Cotton, William, -1609, bookseller; Riviere, Robert, 1808-1882, binder; Holgate, William, former owner; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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In verse
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Wit in a constable : a comedy written 1639
Wit in a constable : a comedy written 1639
by Glapthorne, Henry; Okes, John, active 1627-1644, printer; Constable, Francis, -1647, bookseller; Batten, David, binder; Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. ℗(James Orchard), ℗1820-1889, former owner; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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The Spanish fryar, or, The double discovery : acted at the Duke's theatre
The Spanish fryar, or, The double discovery : acted at the Duke's theatre
by Dryden, John, 1631-1700; J. and R. Tonson, publisher
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In this issue the alternative title is set in Gothic type and line 4 of the title page reads "or,"
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The works of William Shakespeare : the text formed from a new collation of the early editions : to which are added all the original novels and tales on which the plays are founded : copious archaeological annotations on each play : an essay on the formation of the text : and a life of the poet
The works of William Shakespeare : the text formed from a new collation of the early editions : to which are added all the original novels and tales on which the plays are founded : copious archaeological annotations on each play : an essay on the formation of the text : and a life of the poet
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard), 1820-1889, editor; Fairholt, F. W. (Frederick William), 1814-1866, illustrator; Horsfall, Francis, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner; Adlard, James Evan, printer; C. and J. Adlard, printer
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Issued in a limited edition of 150 copies
Topics: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616,...
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The travailes of the three English brothers, Sir Thomas, Sir Anthony, Mr. Robert Shirley : as it is now play'd by her Maiesties seruants
The travailes of the three English brothers, Sir Thomas, Sir Anthony, Mr. Robert Shirley : as it is now play'd by her Maiesties seruants
by Day, John, 1574-1640?; Rowley, William, 1585?-1642?; Wilkins, George, fl. 1607; Eld, George, d. 1624, printer; Wright, John, d. 1646, bookseller; Heber, Richard, 1773-1833, former owner. BRL
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Topics: Sherley, Thomas, Sir, 1564-1630?, Sherley, Anthony, Sir, 1565-1635?, Sherley, Robert, Sir,...
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A true widow : a comedy, acted by the Duke's Servants
A true widow : a comedy, acted by the Duke's Servants
by Shadwell, Thomas, 1642?-1692; Dryden, John, 1631-1700
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The Prologue is by Dryden; after his quarrel with Shadwell he gave this prologue to Mrs. Aphra Behn for her play The Widow Ranter
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Tyrannick love, or, The royal martyr : a tragedy as it is acted by his Majesties servants, at the Theatre Royal
Tyrannick love, or, The royal martyr : a tragedy as it is acted by his Majesties servants, at the Theatre Royal
by Dryden, John, 1631-1700; Herringman, Henry, -1704, publisher
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The wild gallant : a comedy, as it was acted at the Theatre-Royal, by His Majesties servants
The wild gallant : a comedy, as it was acted at the Theatre-Royal, by His Majesties servants
by Dryden, John, 1631-1700; Holgate, William, former owner; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner; Herringman, Henry, -1704, publisher; Newcomb, Thomas, -1681 or 1682, printer
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Head-pieces; initial
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The whole workes of Samuel Daniel Esquire in poetrie
The whole workes of Samuel Daniel Esquire in poetrie
by Daniel, Samuel, 1562-1619; Danyel, John, 1564-approximately 1626; Cockson, Thomas, engraver; Rogers, William, approximately 1545- engraver; Okes, Nicholas, printer; Waterson, Simon, active 1584-1634, bookseller; G.3970.57 Cutter, Abram Edmands, 1822- former owner. MB; G.3970.17 Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner. MB
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Editor's dedication signed: Iohn Daniel
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Poems of Mr. John Milton : both English and Latin, compos'd at several times : printed by his true copies : the songs were set in musick by Mr. Henry Lawes, gentleman of the Kings Chappel, and one of His Maiesties private musick : printed and publish'd according to order
Poems of Mr. John Milton : both English and Latin, compos'd at several times : printed by his true copies : the songs were set in musick by Mr. Henry Lawes, gentleman of the Kings Chappel, and one of His Maiesties private musick : printed and publish'd according to order
by Milton, John, 1608-1674; Milton, John, 1608-1674. Poemata; Lawes, Henry, 1596-1662; Marshall, William, active 1617-1650, engraver; Raworth, Ruth, printer; Moseley, Humphrey, -1661, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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In verse
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The history of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire / by Edward Gibbon, Esq. ; volume the first[-sixth]
The history of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire / by Edward Gibbon, Esq. ; volume the first[-sixth]
by Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794; Ley, Jacob, former owner; Strahan, William, 1715-1785, publisher; Cadell, T. (Thomas), 1742-1802, publisher
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According to both Norton and to Rothschild, vol. 1 was issued in two states. In this copy the peculiarities of format, printing, and publication ascribed to the first edition, second state of vol. 1 are all present. In particular, leaves X4, a4, and b2 are not cancelled. Vol. 2 of this copy is, however, taken from the second edition. See both bibliographies for further detail on the publication history of the various editions
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The fair maid of the west, or, A girle worth gold : the first[-second] part, as it was lately acted before the King and Queen, with approved liking, by the Queens Majesties Comedians
The fair maid of the west, or, A girle worth gold : the first[-second] part, as it was lately acted before the King and Queen, with approved liking, by the Queens Majesties Comedians
by Heywood, Thomas, approximately 1574-1641; Flesher, Miles, -1664, printer; Royston, Richard, 1599-1686, bookseller; Murton, Charles, binder; Hosmer, Zelotes. [from old catalog], former owner; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner; Leonard & Co. (Boston, Mass.), auctioneer
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Dedication signed: Thomas Heyvvood
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The knight of the burning pestle
The knight of the burning pestle
by Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616; Fletcher, John, 1579-1625, author; Okes, Nicholas, printer; Burre, Walter, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner; Brentford, C., autographer
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Dedication initialed: W.B, i.e. Walter Burre
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The discouerie of witchcraft, : wherein the lewde dealing of witches and witchmongers is notablie detected, the knauerie of coniurors, the impietie of inchantors, the follie of soothsaiers, the impudent falshood of cousenors, the infidelitie of atheists, the pestilent practices of Pythonists, the curiositie of figure casters, the vanitie of dreamers, the beggerlie art of alcumystrie, the abhomination of idolatrie, the horrible art of poisoning, the vertue and power of naturall magike, and all the conueiances of legierdemaine and iuggling are deciphered: and many other things opened, which have long lien hidden, howbeit verie necessarie to be knowne. : Heerevnto is added a treatise vpon the nature and substance of spirits and diuels, & c
The discouerie of witchcraft, : wherein the lewde dealing of witches and witchmongers is notablie detected, the knauerie of coniurors, the impietie of inchantors, the follie of soothsaiers, the impudent falshood of cousenors, the infidelitie of atheists, the pestilent practices of Pythonists, the curiositie of figure casters, the vanitie of dreamers, the beggerlie art of alcumystrie, the abhomination of idolatrie, the horrible art of poisoning, the vertue and power of naturall magike, and all the conueiances of legierdemaine and iuggling are deciphered: and many other things opened, which have long lien hidden, howbeit verie necessarie to be knowne. : Heerevnto is added a treatise vpon the nature and substance of spirits and diuels, & c
by Scot, Reginald, 1538?-1599; Boston Public Library. Thomas Pennant Barton Collection of Shakespeare
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Imprint from colophon, date from title page.
Topics: Witchcraft, Magic, Demonology
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Monasticon anglicanum, or, The history of the ancient abbies, monasteries, hospitals, cathedral and collegiate churches, with their dependencies in England and Wales : also of all such Scotch, Irish, and French monastaries, as did in any manner relate to those in England ...
Monasticon anglicanum, or, The history of the ancient abbies, monasteries, hospitals, cathedral and collegiate churches, with their dependencies in England and Wales : also of all such Scotch, Irish, and French monastaries, as did in any manner relate to those in England ...
by Dugdale, William, Sir, 1605-1686; Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607-1677, engraver; King, Daniel, d. 1664?, artist, engraver
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Title page in red and black ink
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Tragicomedia de Calisto y Melibea : enla qual se co[n]tiene de mas de su agradable [y] dulce estilo, muchas sente[n]cias filosofales [y] auisos muy necessarios para ma[n]cebos, mostra[n]doles los engaños q[ue] esta[n] encerrados en seruientes [y] alcahuetas, [y] nueuame[n]te añadido el tractado d[e] ce[n]turio
Tragicomedia de Calisto y Melibea : enla qual se co[n]tiene de mas de su agradable [y] dulce estilo, muchas sente[n]cias filosofales [y] auisos muy necessarios para ma[n]cebos, mostra[n]doles los engaños q[ue] esta[n] encerrados en seruientes [y] alcahuetas, [y] nueuame[n]te añadido el tractado d[e] ce[n]turio
by Rojas, Fernando de, d. 1541; Nicolinis, Stephanus de, de Sabio
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Colophon: El libro presente ... fue enesta inclita ciudad de Venecia. reimpsso por maestro Estephano da Sabio ... Lo acabo este año de Señor de.1534.a dias diez de julio ..
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A booke called the treasure for traueilers : deuided into fiue bookes or partes, contaynyng very necessary matters, for all sortes of trauailers, eyther by sea or by lande
A booke called the treasure for traueilers : deuided into fiue bookes or partes, contaynyng very necessary matters, for all sortes of trauailers, eyther by sea or by lande
by Bourne, William, -1583; Dawson, Thomas, -1620, printer; Woodcock, Thomas, -1594, publisher; Honeyman, Thomas IV, former owner
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Printer's name from STC
Topics: Cartography, Measurement, Hydrology
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A select collection of old plays
A select collection of old plays
by Dodsley, Robert, 1703-1764, ed
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Title page vignette in all volumes
Topic: English drama
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Much adoe about nothing : as it hath been sundrie times publikely acted by the Right Honourable, the Lord Chamberlaine His Seruants
Much adoe about nothing : as it hath been sundrie times publikely acted by the Right Honourable, the Lord Chamberlaine His Seruants
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Simmes, Valentine, active 1585-1622, printer; Wise, Andrew, active 15th century-16th century, bookseller; Aspley, William, -1640, bookseller; Bright, Benjamin Heywood, former owner; Steevens, George, 1736-1800, former owner; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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The prophetess, or, The history of Dioclesian
The prophetess, or, The history of Dioclesian
by Fletcher, John, 1579-1625; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner. MB; Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616; Massinger, Philip, 1583-1640; Betterton, Thomas, 1635?-1710
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First edition, cf. Fredson Bowers, A bibliographical history of the Fletcher-Betterton play, The Prophetess, 1690
Topic: Diocletian, Emperor of Rome, 245-313
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Catalogue of the Barton collection, Boston public library. In two parts: part I, Shakespeare's works and Shakespeariana; part II, Miscellaneous
Catalogue of the Barton collection, Boston public library. In two parts: part I, Shakespeare's works and Shakespeariana; part II, Miscellaneous
by Boston Public Library. Barton Collection; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869; Hubbard, James Mascarene, 1836-1932; Carret, José Francisco, 1834-1897; Knapp, Arthur Mason, 1839-1898
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Topic: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
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A declaration of egregious popish impostures to with-draw the harts of Her Maiesties subiects from their allegeance, and from the truth of Christian religion professed in England, vnder the pretence of casting out deuils practised by Edmunds, alias Weston a Iesuit, and diuers Romish priests his wicked associates : where-unto are annexed the copies of the confessions, and examinations of the parties themselues, which were pretended to be possessed, and dispossessed, taken vpon oath before her Maiesties commissioners, for causes ecclesiasticall
A declaration of egregious popish impostures to with-draw the harts of Her Maiesties subiects from their allegeance, and from the truth of Christian religion professed in England, vnder the pretence of casting out deuils practised by Edmunds, alias Weston a Iesuit, and diuers Romish priests his wicked associates : where-unto are annexed the copies of the confessions, and examinations of the parties themselues, which were pretended to be possessed, and dispossessed, taken vpon oath before her Maiesties commissioners, for causes ecclesiasticall
by Harsnett, Samuel, 1561-1631; Roberts, James, -1618?, printer; Rodd, Thomas, 1796-1849, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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Preface signed: S.H
Topics: Weston, William, 1550-1615, Catholic Church, Exorcism
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A wife for a month : a tragi-comedy
A wife for a month : a tragi-comedy
by Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner. MB
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Signatures: A-H⁴.
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The woorke of the excellent philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca concerning benefyting : that is too say the dooing, receyuing, and requyting of good turnes
The woorke of the excellent philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca concerning benefyting : that is too say the dooing, receyuing, and requyting of good turnes
by Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, approximately 4 B.C.-65 A.D; Golding, Arthur, 1536-1606, translator; Kingston, John, active 1553-approximately 1584, printer; Day, John, 1522-1584, bookseller; Smith, John Russell, 1810-1894, bookseller; Aitken, T. (Bookbinder); Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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A translation of: De beneficiis
Topic: Charity
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The plays and poems of William Shakespeare : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators: comprehending a life of the poet, and an enlarged history of the stage
The plays and poems of William Shakespeare : with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators: comprehending a life of the poet, and an enlarged history of the stage
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Boswell, James, 1778-1822, editor; Rowe, Nicholas, 1674-1718, author of introduction; Farmer, Richard, 1735-1797, author of introduction; Steevens, George, 1736-1800, author of introduction; Capell, Edward, 1713-1781, author of introduction; Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, author of introduction; Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744, author of introduction; Malone, Edmond, 1741-1812, author of introduction; Moore, Samuel, fl.1821-1842, binder; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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Edited by James Boswell, the younger, to whom Malone left his materials for a new edition (Malone's first edition appeared in 1790 in 10 vols.) "'Boswell's Malone' is generally known as the 'third variorum' edition of Shakespeare". cf. Dict. nat. biog., v. 35, p. 437
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The Divils charter : a tragaedie, conteining the life and death of Pope Alexander the Sixt : as it was plaide before the Kings Maiestie vpon Candlemasse night last by His Maiesties Seruants : but more exactly reuewed, corrected, and augmented since by the author, for the more pleasure and profit of the reader
The Divils charter : a tragaedie, conteining the life and death of Pope Alexander the Sixt : as it was plaide before the Kings Maiestie vpon Candlemasse night last by His Maiesties Seruants : but more exactly reuewed, corrected, and augmented since by the author, for the more pleasure and profit of the reader
by Barnes, Barnabe, 1569?-1609; Eld, George, -1624, printer; Wright, John, -1646, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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Printer's name from STC
Topic: Alexander VI, Pope, 1431-1503
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Vittoria Corombona, or, The white devil : a tragedy
Vittoria Corombona, or, The white devil : a tragedy
by Webster, John, 1580?-1625?; Crooke, William, publisher; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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In verse
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The vindication, or, The parallel of the French Holy-League and the English League and Covenant turn'd into a seditious libell against the King and His Royal Highness by Thomas Hunt and the authors of The reflections upon the pretended parallel in the play called The Duke of Guise
The vindication, or, The parallel of the French Holy-League and the English League and Covenant turn'd into a seditious libell against the King and His Royal Highness by Thomas Hunt and the authors of The reflections upon the pretended parallel in the play called The Duke of Guise
by Dryden, John, 1631-1700; Tonson, Jacob, 1656?-1736, publisher
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Signatures: pi² A-G⁴ H²
Topic: Hunt, Thomas, 1627?-1688
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The praise of folie = Moriae encomium
The praise of folie = Moriae encomium
by Erasmus, Desiderius, -1536; Chaloner, Thomas, Sir, 1521-1565, translator; Berthelet, Thomas, printer, attributed name; Powell, Thomas, active 1556-1563, printer; Parsons, George, autographer; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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Printer's name from Pforzheimer; date conjectured by ESTC
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West-ward hoe. As it hath beene diuers times acted by the Children of Paules.
West-ward hoe. As it hath beene diuers times acted by the Children of Paules.
by Dekker, Thomas, approximately 1572-1632; Webster, John, 1580?-1625?, author
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This was the first of the "Hoe" plays. Eastward Hoe was a reply to it, as Northward Hoe was a reply to Eastward Hoe
Topic: English literature
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The works of William Shakespeare : the text formed from a new collation of the early editions : to which are added all the original novels and tales on which the plays are founded : copious archaeological annotations on each play : an essay on the formation of the text : and a life of the poet
The works of William Shakespeare : the text formed from a new collation of the early editions : to which are added all the original novels and tales on which the plays are founded : copious archaeological annotations on each play : an essay on the formation of the text : and a life of the poet
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard), 1820-1889, editor; Fairholt, F. W. (Frederick William), 1814-1866, illustrator; Horsfall, Francis, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner; Adlard, James Evan, printer; C. and J. Adlard, printer
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Issued in a limited edition of 150 copies
Topics: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616,...
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Titus Andronicus, or, The rape of Lavinia : acted at the Theatre Royall : a tragedy
Titus Andronicus, or, The rape of Lavinia : acted at the Theatre Royall : a tragedy
by Ravenscroft, Edward, 1654?-1707; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Titus Andronicus; Hindmarsh, Joseph, active 1678-1696, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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Printer's name cf. ESTC
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Troilus and Cressida, or, Truth found too late : a tragedy as it is acted at the Dukes theatre : to which is prefix'd, a preface containing the grounds of criticism in tragedy
Troilus and Cressida, or, Truth found too late : a tragedy as it is acted at the Dukes theatre : to which is prefix'd, a preface containing the grounds of criticism in tragedy
by Dryden, John, 1631-1700; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Troilus and Cressida; Tonson, Jacob, 1656?-1736, publisher; Swall, Abel, publisher
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Signatures: A⁴ a-b⁴ B-K⁴
Topics: Troilus (Legendary character), Cressida (Fictitious character), Trojan War
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Three excellent tragoedies : viz. The raging Turk, or, Bajazet the Second : The courageous Turk, or, Amurath the First : and The tragoedie of Orestes
Three excellent tragoedies : viz. The raging Turk, or, Bajazet the Second : The courageous Turk, or, Amurath the First : and The tragoedie of Orestes
by Goffe, Thomas, 1591-1629; Goffe, Thomas, 1591-1629. Raging Turk; Goffe, Thomas, 1591-1629. Courageous Turk; Goffe, Thomas, 1591-1629. Tragedy of Orestes; Bedell, Gabriel, -1668, bookseller; Collins, Thomas, active 1650-1682, bookseller; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner
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"The raging Turk", "The courageous Turk", and "The tragedy of Orestes" each have separate dated title page; pagination and register are continuous
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The works of Shakespeare : in eight volumes : collated with the oldest copies, and corrected, with notes, explanatory and critical
The works of Shakespeare : in eight volumes : collated with the oldest copies, and corrected, with notes, explanatory and critical
by Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Theobald, Mr. (Lewis), 1688-1744, editor; Lintot, Henry, 1703-1758, bookseller; Hitch, Charles, -1764, bookseller; Corbet, Charles, Sir, 1734-1808, bookseller; Brindley, John, -1758, bookseller; New, E., active 18th century, bookseller; Van der Gucht, Gerard, 1696-1776, engraver; Gravelot, Hubert François, 1699-1773, artist, engraver; Barton, Thomas Pennant, 1803-1869, former owner; J. and R. Tonson, bookseller; R. and B. Wellington (London, England), bookseller
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Contains the plays only

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